RN- Labor and Delivery dayshift in Starkville Mississippi United StatesJoin our Talent NetworkSkip to main contentMenuSearch JobsTalent NetworksRecruitment EventsLog-inCenter for Career DevelopmentAHP Baptist Workforce PortalKeyword Job Title skillsEnter a LocationRadius5 miles10 miles25 miles50 milesRadius LengthLoading jobBack to Search ResultsShare this jobshare to e-mailApply NowRN- Labor and Delivery dayshift Job ID RNLAB001369 Job Category Nurse RN Job Type Full-Time Facility Baptist Memorial Hospital Oktibbeha County Location Starkville MS The L&D RN is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for the professional nursing care of all assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and within the scope of the current Nurse Practice Act. The RN is responsible for maintaining the patients medical record paper andor electronic the proper documentation of nursing observation and actions taken. The RN plans delegates and coordinates the nursing care provided to the patient. Utilizing the nursing process and using evidenced-based practice the RN is responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment maintaining the patients dignity and privacy at all times. This position requires a sound knowledge of all aspects of nursing care for the obstetrical patient antepartum to postpartum including peri-operative andor postoperative period. Job Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure as a registered nurse by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age and type of patient population served Participation in continuing educational programs on obstetrical nursing Current Basic Life Support Certification CPR Current Neonatal Resuscitation Certification NRP Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification ACLS Chain of Command L&D Surgical Tech L&D RN L&D Charge Nurse Labor & Delivery Unit Nurse Manager House Manager Chief Nursing Officer The L&D RN manages the L&D surgical tech nurses aides nursing techs or ward clerks that may be working in the unit. Physical Demands Occasionally 1 - 33 of the workday Frequently 34 - 66 of the workday Continuously 67 - 100 of the workday Standing or Walking - Continuously - The RN may be on herhis feet the majority of the day to perform direct and in-direct patient care. Sitting - Frequently - The RN is required to sit at various desks for documentation via paper or electronically via computer or other tasks such as in-services. Bending - Frequently - Bending is required in most job activities in patient care. The RN should be able to maneuver in small areas such as around the birthing bed and fetal monitor or during a delivery or csection. ClimbingReaching - Occasionally - The RN should be able to climb a foot stool or small ladder when stocking supplies as well as reaching for supplies. The RN should be able to stand on foot stool at the patients bedside if needed. PushPull - Frequently - The RN may perform pushpull motions when transporting patients andor moving equipment on various surfaces. HandlingLifting 0-24 lbs - frequently 25-100 lbs - occasionally The employee may be required to help lift andor handle objects from 1 - 300 lbs. Assistance in moving patients and use of the pullpush activity is done frequently. For heavier activities staff should always seek assistance and use ergonomic training. Manual Dexterity Hands Simple grasp - continuously Firm grasp - frequently Fine manipulation - frequently Feet Standing andor walking - continuously or frequently Fine and gross motor skills are used in venous punctures sterile vaginal exams handling surgical instruments information entry on computers and adjustments on equipment andor pumps. Foot controls are used with some equipment. SpeakingHearing - Continuously Speaking - ability to communicate with patients co-workers physicians andor visitors Hearing - must have functional with or without correction Seeing - must have functional with or without correction Patient Population The Labor and Delivery department is available for any female patient of child-bearing age who is determined by the physician to have a condition associated with pregnancy which requires close monitoringobservation. The nurse may provide nursing care to patients from newborn to adult. Mental and Emotional DemandsRequirements The L&D RN must be able to Manage stress appropriately Make decisions under pressure Manage anger fear and hostility appropriately Handle multiple priorities Work independently concentration and memory to detail. Principal Accountabilities Provides professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process to all patients all age groups in order to assure high quality nursing care. Documents appropriately on the patients medical record paper or electronically to reflect established standards of care policies procedures andor protocols. Completes documentation in a timely manner. Keeps minor nursing documentation deficiencies found during chart review below 25 per year. Practices effective communication skills verbal and non-verbal Works with others on duty including but not limited to physicians surgical techs and ancillary departments and fellow RNs as a team to provide optimal care for the patient. Knowledge of & adheres to policies of the unit department & facility Maintains a professional appearance adhering to the dress code. Maintains professional behavior at all times. Demonstrates leadership abilities by effectively controlling patient care activities within the unit. Has read and has knowledge of Employee handbook and other HR policies including attendance and tardiness Notifies appropriate ancillary services when needed Social Services - teen pregnancies drug screens adoptions social problems Infection Control - contagious diseases HIV significant febrile pts or culture results House Manager - transfers csections administration of blood Stays current with hospital nursing and unit required certifications and in-services. Attends unit meetings and all mandatory in-services. Maintains a level of supplies equipment and medication to meet the daily and emergency needs of patients birthing rooms recovery and csect. Fetal Monitoring Responds appropriately to all maternal andor fetal complicationsemergencies initiating extra-uterine resuscitation when indicated. Reads all posted material which includes current evidenced-based obstetrical and nursing practice including Strips of the Month Competent to accurately read and interpret monitor data including interpretation of uterine contractions internal & external fetal heart rate interpretation internal & external using NICHD definitions and nomenclature. Describes fetal monitoring strips to the physician accurately when physician is not present in the unit. Able to interpret NSTs CSTs OCTs Completes an annual Fetal Monitoring Course provided by the hospital by deadline assigned. Demonstrates correct application of internal scalp electrodes. Knowledge of when ISE is needed andor contraindicated. CSections and Post-Anesthesia Recovery Completes the Time Out prior to any invasive procedure including csections. Anticipates and meets the needs of the surgical team during csections. Initiates maintains and documents all sponge needle and instrument counts during vaginal or csection deliveries. Identifies labels and transports specimens to the laboratory per policy & physician order. Ensures that birthing rooms csection rooms and recovery rooms are ready for a patient at all times. Assists the anesthesiologist or CRNA as needed during intubation and the patients emergence from anesthesia. Demonstrates competency with aseptic and sterile technique and enforces strict standards of asepsis. Coordinates the care of the patient in the OR including delegation of specific duties such as scrub tech infant care RN and 2nd RN circulator if needed. Supervises the work of the surgical tech in the OR is familiar with the surgical techs job description responsibilities and role in the OR reporting any variances. Documents all pertinent patient information and data in the medical record. Maintains csection circulation competency by circulating at least 12 csectyr. Understanding of the Danner score Aldrete with documentation complete. Appropriately manages acute pain of the immediate post-op period. Appropriately manages recovery from regional anesthesia- assessing movement of extremities and spinal levels via dermatome chart. Demonstrates accurate assessment of the patients post-op cardiovascular respiratory and neurological status including hemodynamic stability airway management and mental status evaluation. Appropriately manages the post-anesthesia patient according to discharge criteria. Maintains competency of post-anesthesia recovery by recovering at least 6 patients per year.Share this jobshare to e-mail Similar Jobs } Equal OpportunityBaptist is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on an individuals race color religion national origin pregnancy sex age handicap disability physical visual or mental creed marital and veteran status genetic information or any other category protected by federal or state law with respect to all aspects of the employment process including recruitment selection placement promotion wages benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.Your Chance to Make a Difference Is WaitingJoin our Talent Network to receive updates on new and noteworthy happenings at Baptist.HomeContact UsTalent NetworksRecruitment EventsCenter for Career DevelopmentPrivacy Policy©Copyright 2021 Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation. All Rights Reserved.